Syria's Rebel-held Region Braces for New Battle After First Case of Coronavirus Detected

Hospitals suspend non-emergency procedures, schools close in the last rebel stronghold ■ Russia, China again veto UN Security Council resolution to keep aid flowing through Turkey

Pompeo Says U.S. Seized Boat Carrying Iranian Weapons for Houthis in Yemen

U.S. Secretary of State reveals details on the operation while urging the UN Security Council to extend an arms embargo on Iran

Opinion Do Five Million Syrian Lives Matter? Ask Russia and China

U.K. shadow minister for international development: Open border crossings are critical for Syrians. Without them millions will starve, and face COVID-19 with no medical aid at all. But at the UN Security Council, two countries are blocking those lifelines

UN Security Council Rejects Russia Bid to Cut Turkey Border Aid Access to Syria

This comes one day after Russia and China veto resolution aiming to keep aid coming into war-torn country from Turkey

U.S. Threatens to Seek UN Sanctions if Iran Arms Embargo Not Extended

Pompeo says that without extending the arms embargo, 'Iran will be able to purchase advanced weapons systems and become an arms dealer of choice for terrorists and rogue regimes all throughout the world'

Mexico, India, Ireland, Norway Elected to UN Security Council, One Seat Still Open

In the tight race, Ireland enlisted the help of U2 singer Bono and took UN ambassadors to a U2 concert, Canada took envoys to a Celine Dion concert

Opinion Abbas' Brave Words at the UN on Jewish-Muslim Relations

WATCH U.S. Envoy at UN: Trump Mideast Peace Plan Is Subject to Changes

Palestinian President Abbas tells Security Council that 'the plan rewards the occupation,' describes future state envisioned by Trump as 'Swiss cheese'

UN Security Council to Discuss Trump's Mideast Plan

The Palestinians withdrew their proposed resolution condemning Trump's plan, which was set to be voted upon during the session, claiming it has yet to be finalized

Kushner to Discuss Mideast Plan at UN as Annexation Pressure Mounts in Israel

Trump adviser to hold closed-doors meeting in N.Y. with envoys of Security Council's member states as protests planned in Israel to push Netanyahu over annexation vow

Draft UN Resolution Condemns Israeli Annexation in Trump Peace Plan

Likely to be vetoed by the U.S., the security council resolution will lead to UN debate that could showcase world opinion about the plan

Syrian Government Strike Kills 18 Civilians in Idlib Despite Cease-fire

Meanwhile, UN Security Council votes to halt humanitarian aid through northeast passage after Russian argument that it is already delivered by Syria

At UN, U.S. Justifies Killing Iranian Commander as Self-defense

In a letter to the UN Security Council, US Ambassador Kelly Craft said the U.S. also stands 'ready to engage without preconditions in serious negotiations with Iran'

Soleimani's Killing 'Tantamount to Opening a War,' Iran's UN Envoy Says

Ambassador turns to Security Council as U.S. 'self-defense' argument meets skepticism

UN Security Council Members Slam U.S. Policy Shift on Israeli Settlements

Israel envoy vindicated by Washington's decision tells Europeans to back off ■ Israeli human rights activist argues there can be no peace without advocating for Palestinian and Israeli well-being equally

United States Blocks UN Statement on Israel-Hezbollah Fire, Diplomats Say

According to the UN diplomats, the United States objected to the statement's failure to condemn Hezbollah and its 'moral equivalence' between Israel and the militant group

Over 100,000 Detained and Missing in Syria's War, Top UN Official Says

Political chief urges Security Council members to ensure accountability for human rights violations, deemed 'central to achieving and maintaining durable peace'

UN to Investigate Attacks on Humanitarian Sites in Syria

Assad government, Russia deny reports they target civilians, argue targeted facilities have been taken over by 'terrorist groups'

U.S. Blocks UN Rebuke of Israeli Demolition of Palestinian Home in East Jerusalem

American envoys told Security Council members they would oppose draft statement arguing demolition 'undermines prospect for just and lasting peace,' diplomats say

U.S. Will Raise Oil Tanker Attacks in Security Council Meeting, Diplomats Say

Acting envoy to UN says 'unacceptable' attacks 'raise very serious concerns'

Tunisia Wins Seat at UN Security Council; 2 First-timers Among 5 Nations Elected

Estonia, Niger, Vietnam and the Caribbean island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines also won two-year terms on the UN's most powerful body

Russia Halts UN Security Council Statement on Syria's Idlib

Proposed statement would have expressed concern about attacks on civilians and potential humanitarian catastrophe if full-scale military operation unfolds

EU Joins Call for Israel to Stop Deportation of Human Rights Watch Director

Two weeks ago, the Jerusalem District Court denied a petition by Omar Shakir that sought to halt his deportation. His permit was withdrawn over claims that the activist supports the boycott of Israel

U.S. Revokes ICC Prosecutor's Visa Amid White House Crackdown on Global Tribunal

Pompeo has said in the past that Washington would revoke or deny visas to staff seeking to investigate alleged U.S. crimes and abuses as well as those seeking action against Israel

Syria to UN: Trump's Golan Declaration Leaves Only One Solution – the Use of Force

Germany slams Syria: Its request for UN meeting over violation is 'profoundly cynical' ■ Trump's recognition doesn't violate 1974 separation agreement or UN mandates, UN says

'Overwhelming' Opposition at UN for Israel's Tax Deduction From Palestinians, Kuwaiti Envoy Says

Mansour Al-Otaibi tells closed-door Security Council meeting the Israeli decision was 'not acceptable,' while Greenblatt argues 'entirely inappropriate to focus on Israel'

Syria: If Israel Can Strike Damascus, We Can Strike Tel Aviv

Syria's UN representative calls on Security Council to act against Israel's attacks in Syria and reasserts his country's right over the Golan Heights

UNIFIL Not Given Access to Hezbollah Tunnels in Lebanon, Says UN Mideast Envoy

Nikolay Mladenov did not say whether the Lebanese government or Hezbollah were blocking access, but U.S. deputy ambassador Jonathan Cohen blames Beirut

Lebanese Envoy Urges UN to Act Against Israel Border Wall

Amal Mudallali calls on UN Security Council to act, says Israel is breaching post-Second Lebanon War resolution